Cotula coronopifolia | Brass Buttons
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Cotula coronopifolia
Brass Buttons
- Myriads of little golden button-like flowers give this marginal plant its common name of Brass Buttons!
- Flowers all summer from May right into October
- Thrives in moist soil at the edge of a pond
- Attracts wildlife including bees and butterflies/li>
- A creeping plant with scented foliage
- Pest and disease free
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Cotula coronopifolia is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Brass Buttons is a low-growing plant, reaching about 15 cm in height and spreading to 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Cotula coronopifolia prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Brass Buttons prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
Brass Buttons thrive in wet conditions and require their soil to be kept consistently waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Cotula coronopifolia should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Cotula coronopifolia is half-hardy (H3), surviving down to -5°C, and is often treated as an annual or requires winter protection in most of the UK.
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